The best arts & culture spots in Franklin County

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St Clair Historical Museum (opens in a new tab)

560 S Main St · St Clair

St Clair Historical Museum turns an old firehouse into a walk-through of Main Street circa 1917 and everyday home life, plus a century of…

St Clair Historical Museum turns an old firehouse into a walk-through of Main Street circa 1917 and everyday home life, plus a century of local mining history. Even the schoolroom tips its hat to former local teacher Phoebe Apperson Hearst, and it’s all volunteer powered.

From the Union newsletter, October 14, 2026

Classic Bike Headquarters (opens in a new tab)

1418 Hwy AT · Villa Ridge

Whether you're an old-school rider or just museum-curious, Classic Bike Headquarters packs approximately 150 motorcycles into a modern…

Whether you're an old-school rider or just museum-curious, Classic Bike Headquarters packs approximately 150 motorcycles into a modern 15,000 square foot space, from an authentic 1914 Indian Board Track racer to 1980s icons, plus displays on Boardtrack and Class C flat track racing, a Schwinn Room, and plenty of…

From the Union newsletter, October 8, 2026

Jesse James Wax Museum (opens in a new tab)

I-44 · Stanton

Jesse James Wax Museum turns local legend into life-size scenes, with wax vignettes of Jesse’s home life, Civil War days, and infamous…

Jesse James Wax Museum turns local legend into life-size scenes, with wax vignettes of Jesse’s home life, Civil War days, and infamous robberies, plus the long-running “is he really dead” debate that keeps the coffee talk lively. A quirky Route 66 classic that’s practically in our backyard.

From the Union newsletter, October 3, 2026